5 Best Tips for a Zero-Waste Wedding
It’s a sad reality that the majority of weddings can create a substantial amount of unnecessary waste. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen firsthand the number of items thrown away- despite being in reusable condition. The average wedding produces hundreds of pounds of waste and generates 63 tons of carbon
5 Beautiful Wedding Traditions to Include in your Non-Traditional Hawaii Elopement
There’s nothing more sentimental and nostalgic than a meaningful wedding tradition that you can reflect on with your significant other. You can still include some traditional wedding day activities into your elopement day-pick and choose the ones that feel like you! As a Hawaii destination wedding and elopement photographer, I
Hao + Julie’s Film Inspired Hawaii Mountain Elopement
Film photography has made an undeniable comeback. The original grainy and under-contrasted look emits a nostalgic vibe that adds charisma and uniqueness to each photo. As an elopement and wedding photographer, some of my favorite images have been film photos. Though taken during the same elopement, with the same couple,
What To Do After Getting Engaged: 6-Step Wedding Planning Checklist
Congratulations!!! You’ve just gotten engaged and are floating on top cloud nine. Wedding planning has officially made its way into your schedule, and you’re unsure where to start. As a wedding and elopement photographer, I know that newly engaged couples are many times asking the same thing- “what are we
How to Plan for a Fall Hawaii Wedding
Summer is coming to a quick end, and fall is just around the corner. With that being said, it’s time to start preparing for all the fun fall festivities and activities- pumpkin patches, apple cider, weather changes, and warm undertones that radiate coziness. As an elopement photographer living in Hawai’i,
Kai + Lucy’s North Shore, Hawaii Elopement
This summer has been a whirlwind!! It seems like I’m shooting a new session every two days- I can’t complain, though; there’s something about the summer months that give photos a unique charm. Many may also see the summer as wedding season- usually the busiest time of year for photographers!
Hayden + Madeline’s Coastal Hawaii Adventure Elopement
Hayden and Madeline’s story is so unique. They’ve known each other since junior high and eventually started dating! During a previous trip to Hawaii, the two hiked the top of the Lanikai pillbox, and there Hayden proposed. When I asked the couple why they chose to elope, their response was
8 Signs You Should Consider Eloping
Time for some real talk- traditional weddings are losing their appeal. Yes, they may be fun but in reality they are extremely stressful to plan, they can get expensive and oftentimes they are more centered on pleasing the guests than being focused on the bride + groom! Now, don’t get
The Ultimate 5 Step Packing Checklist For Your Hawaii Adventure Elopement.
So, you’ve decided to elope! You’ve picked Hawaii as your dream adventure elopement location. Time is coming closer and you realize that you are lost on where to start packing. What do I bring? How much should I bring? Do I really need this + that? I get it! Elopement
